"What Else Can I Feed My Dog Besides Chicken and Rice?" A Question We Hear Every Week. If your dog has been unwell, chances are you've heard the same advice: "Feed chicken and rice for a few days." Chicken and rice can certainly be useful as a short-term, bland diet while your dog recovers from a stomach upset—especially if recommended by your veterinarian. But what happens when those few days turn into weeks? Or months? At Bismark's Bistro, one of the most common questions we receive is:...

Give Your Puppy the Best Start in Life: Why Fresh, Gently Cooked Food Matters Bringing home a new puppy is one of life's greatest joys. Tiny paws. Wagging tails. Endless curiosity. A little personality that's ready to explore the world. As puppy owners, we spend hours choosing the perfect bed, toys and training treats. But the most important decision we make every single day is something much simpler. What goes into their food bowl. At Bismark's Bistro, we believe that the first months of a...

Is Your Dog Constantly Itching? Healthy Skin Starts in the Food Bowl. There are few things more frustrating than watching your dog scratch day after day. They lick their paws until they're stained brown. They chew between their toes. They rub their face on the carpet. They shake their head because another ear infection has appeared. You change shampoos, buy expensive creams and wash bedding endlessly, yet nothing seems to bring lasting relief. At Bismark's Bistro, we've met countless owners...